CAMHS Specialist Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£58,133 to £65,261 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kensington and Chelsea, SW5 9AD
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

The successful candidate will: Clinical Responsibilities Undertake mental health assessments and formulate appropriate intervention plans. Deliver brief evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT-informed, systemic and solution-focused approaches where qualified. Manage and prioritise a caseload of children and young people presenting with emotional and mental health difficulties. Undertake risk assessments and safeguarding activities in line with local and national policies. Monitor clinical outcomes and evaluate interventions. Promote self-management and resilience through therapeutic work and psychoeducation Consultation, Liaison and Partnership Working Act as an embedded mental health practitioner within Primary Care Networks and GP practices. Provide consultation, advice and support to GPs, care navigators and other professionals. Work closely with schools, social care, youth services, voluntary sector organisations and specialist CAMHS teams. Promote effective communication and coordinated multi-agency care for children and young people. Training and Supervision Deliver training and educational sessions to primary care and community professionals. Participate in and provide clinical supervision as appropriate. Support workforce development and the dissemination of best practice across the network Service Development and Quality Improvement Contribute to the ongoing development of the CYP Primary Care Mental Health Team model. Assist in the development of pathways, protocols and service improvements. Participate in audit, research, data collection and quality improvement projects. Support implementation of Trust and national clinical policies and standards. Professional Responsibilities Maintain accurate and timely clinical records. Adhere to professional standards, safeguarding requirements and Trust policies. Demonstrate CNWL values and act as a role model for collaborative, person-centred practice.

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